Last Friday, Ellen Weintraub of the FEC announced a new proposal to launch rulemaking to keep foreign money out of U.S. politics.
Continue readingReport finds delays and delinquencies in foreign lobbying disclosure
A new Justice Department report gave a mixed review of the execution of FARA, highlighting the need for greater enforcement of disclosure rules and citing frequent delays and lack of follow up.
Continue readingNRA’s influence comes from $14 million in spending — not just campaign contributions
The NRA is known for its wide-ranging campaign contributions — but its spending on ads is arguably even more powerful.
Continue readingMcCutcheon decision has allowed at least $39 million more in presidential election so far
Sunlight estimates that at least $39 million more has flowed into the presidential fundraising committees than would have if aggregate campaign finance limits still existed today.
Continue readingBernie Sanders’s new political group won’t have to disclose its donors
Our Revolution launched this week to support “candidates in lockstep with [Bernie] Sanders' ideals.” But as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, the group would not be required to disclose its donors.
Continue readingForeign influence in America: A brief explainer on FARA
Given the renewed attention to foreign influence on this year’s presidential election, we put together a quick guide on FARA.
Continue readingInternet blind spot highlighted in Trump’s $8.4 million digital expenditure
Donald Trump's campaign spent $8.4 million dollars on digital work — but we don't really know what that entails.
Continue readingThe feuds and funders behind the pro-Donald Trump super PACs
Who's in the “motley crew” of Trump-supporting super PACs? We’ve broken down who they are, who's in charge, what they’ve raised — and the intense discord between them.
Continue readingAnother brick in the wall falls: Court weakens barrier between candidates and super PACs
By allowing super PACs to invoke candidates' names, the court has removed yet another layer of independence between outside groups and the politicians they support.
Continue readingFollowing the money behind Tim Kaine
Throughout his time in politics, Tim Kaine has certainly seen his share of campaign money — we examined the cash behind his extensive career.
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